A 55-year-old man called law enforcement in Colorado and threatened them if they tried to capture him. When the Nevada Highway Patrol did finally locate him, though, he surrendered and was arrested without incident.
Juvenile crime defense: Things to know
When a juvenile is charged with a crime, many parents sit back and believe that everything will work out soon enough. This often means taking on representation from a public defender. Unfortunately, this is not always the best approach.
Digital forensics: How is it being used?
Digital forensics is becoming more and more popular and useful to law enforcement when it comes to prosecuting sex crimes. What is digital forensics? Digital forensics is an analysis of a computer or electronic device's stored information. Even if information has been deleted by a user, forensics are often able to retrieve it through techniques and applications designed for this purpose. This allows officials in an investigation to figure out how, when and where crimes were committed.
Man will not get felony charges in DUI case
A man in Colorado was potentially facing felony charges after driving under the influence and crashing into two vehicles. According to reports, he got drunk the morning before the wreck by mixing coffee and vodka. This put his blood alcohol concentration right around .22 to .25, meaning he was well over the legal limit of .08.
Would you know what to do if you got pulled over for DUI?
Imagine driving away from the bar - or the game, or anywhere you might have a drink or two - and seeing flashing lights in your rearview mirror. Would you be able to think critically and plan your best course of action? Or would you be like most people and panic, inadvertently doing or saying something that ended up hurting your case?
Sexting may be legal, but can still lead to trouble
With technology advancing by the day, more and more people are using smartphones to communicate with one another. For this reason, sexting is growing in popularity as well.
Be wary of Molly, it's riskier than you think
College has always been a time for personal growth and exploration. Though the substance of choice has changed over the years, for many students this means experimenting with drugs and alcohol.
Domestic violence charges: Can they be withdrawn?
If you are charged with domestic violence, can your alleged victim withdraw the charges? The short answer is no. Domestic violence is a criminal offense, and while the victim may have been asked, "Do you want to press charges?" and answered, "Yes," the charges were actually filed by the state. Therefore, the charge is for breaking the law -- not for assaulting or injuring the proposed victim.
How are jurors selected for a criminal trial?
When someone is charged with serious criminal offenses, the U.S. Constitution guarantees individuals the right to a jury trial. Therefore, careful consideration by attorneys when choosing a jury can be crucial to the outcome of the case.
